Ok, based on response.....

Grinder has been as accepted as the "Target Judge".

*Entrance Fee - None.

*Guns - Any Style HANDGUN, any caliber.

*Rests - 1 or 2 piece allowed. Store bought or Home Made Allowed. Bipods Allowed on all guns, NO vise type rests. Sand bags are legal with a maximum of 10 used ( ).

*Wind flags and mirage boards - Legal for both matches. No limit on number used.

*Target for this match, http://lrha.250x.com/images/lrhabnft02.gif

*Number of shots per target - 5 shots are required per target per match. Targets containing greater than 5 shots will not be scored.

*Number of Matches - Two. One at 100 yards, one at 200 yards. Each contestant may only enter each match once. You are NOT required to shoot both matches nor are you required to shoot both matches with the same gun. You may enter one or both.

*Target submission - All targets must list the distance shot, shooter, gun, barrel length, caliber and must be signed by the shooter. ALL TARGETS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE JUDGE NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 11, 2002. All targets will become the property of LRHA. Only original target(s) will be scored, no photocopies. All contestants will accept the "Target Judge" results as final. Results will be posted by the Judge no later than October 18, 2002.

*Winners - They will be the smallest groups shot for each match as measured at the outside of the farthest holes on the target and the bullet diameter subtracted to obtain the score using a dial caliper. In case of a tie, these contestants will be notified that they must submit another target as a "shoot off".

*Prizes - Will be distributed to the winners. The number of places awarded prizes will depend on donations. The prizes will be awarded with the highest value items being awarded to 1st place winners and so on....

Please send me an e-mail to mssmagnum @ hotmail.com (remove spaces) acknowledging the above rules and your entrance into this match.

[ 09-13-2002, 18:37: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]

I will reserve (and update) this post to list all contestants. Please e-mail me your name, username & the state you reside in.

Contestants
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MSSmagnum - PA
UMB - OH
Sean - VA
PokerPlayer - MO
Rich Jake - NY
bulldog - LA
Leibowitz - NC
pshooter - GA
Paul Dustin - IN
Greyfox - TN
mbmco - NH
mranch - OR
KTS1 - OR
Armond Fish - NH
Rob - AK
Quarter-Miler - PA
Nashcat - TN
buckweet - MO
deadeyedick -
beartrack - CA
inGobwetrust - NH

[ 10-08-2002, 01:46: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]

MSSMagnum,

This should be alot of fun!

Printed out the target, and I must say that Rabbit is small! On my paper, it measures 14.5CM [5-7/8"] from tip of nose to tip of tail.

Is this right, or did I print it out on a smaller scale? It looks bigger on my screen than on my paper, as it fills more of the "white" than on my paper.

This is gonna be a real challenge!!

[ 09-12-2002, 22:45: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]

Great I got to practice this AM conditions perect, got real lucky with MKIV. May shoot 223 at 200 don't know yet. I have only been shooting 3 shot groups.

oooppppssss, double tapped..... better get that outta my system RIGHT NOW!! LOL!

[ 09-12-2002, 22:48: Message edited by: MSSmagnum ]

I fixed the link!! Works now.....

Count me in.....
Bulldog

Mike
I'm in as long as I still have a frame!
Rich

If we're trying to shoot groups, why are we shooting at a black rabbit?

I will use whatever folks decide upon, but I prefer this target for long range grouping:



And it and other good targets may be found here:

Computer-Printable Targets

Sean HHI #7364 I agree with you,I have shot at this target and it be a real "bear". But will use what ever is chosen. It be for fun anyway.
Bobby
N.C.

Mike...You got mail!!

If we're trying to shoot groups.. any target, or no target at all, should do. No?

I'll glady shoot at that target... but if your just going to measure group size, I sure as heck wont be shooting at the black part.

MSSmagnum;

It's starting, now you know why I have passed the torch to someone else.

Good Luck with the match!

I'm in, but I agree....the rabbit sucks. I shot it yesterday.

Rick
Madison TN

The target may not be the problem, nobody's holden a gun to your head to shoot it. If I get a job I may mot be able to shoot it now thats a problem.

I've shot so many times at that rabbit in the past it will be great to go back up against an old adversary. Now are we following the same rules, head shots @ 100 and the body @ 200. Not like I can hit it consistently.

Take care,

OOHHH..I hate dat wascley wabbit

E. Fudd

Hmm.. instead of editing it.. it reposted it.

[ 09-14-2002, 13:48: Message edited by: cas ]

Size is fun too... print out targets need a size key to compair with. Like a one inch mark, so when you print it out you can make sure it's one inch. Last match I was in I was given the target by someone else. It was only after the results were in did I learn my targets (grid) were 1/4" too small. Doh! No matter....

I don't see me being able to shoot it. My current shooting schedual has been once every 3-4 weeks. I've 3 barrels that would do for the match. One i haven't fired in 3 years. One I just put a giant rifle scope on to find out of my problem is barrel or scope. (That hardly counts.) And the other, I have 4 pieces of formed brass for. I don't see me getting it done. Hmmm... I'll try though.

[ 09-14-2002, 04:46: Message edited by: cas ]

MSSMagnum;

Thanks for your email Mike, but I'm going to have pass on this match. In the next 6 weeks I have the last monthly Ground Hog match, the Championship Matches, and two weekends planed fly fishing on the Northern Delaware River / visit with my Daughter. This is in addition to my wife's "TO DO LIST".

Good luck everyone!

So far we have 16 shooters signed up!

I will be sending out the e-mail with info on where to send your targets shortly....

MSSmagnum
Sign me up! Went to the range yesterday and shot the .222. Had a pretty good day. I hope I do better on the rabbit. I had one 3 shot group that measured .170......Then I took 2 more shots. LOL

Nashcat

I won't be able to shoot since I am getting ready to move To Kansas in the next 5 weeks. I cleaned my garage this morning-what a mess. I do plan to get some shhoting in before I move, but I doubt it will be competitive.
xphunter

Now I just need to sell my big safe-to big and heavy to move.

This is the sizes of the rabbit as taken directly from the site without resizing....

I'm in I'll be using a 22 Hornet at 100yd.with 44gr. cast bullets

I have sent out the instructions via e-mail on where to send targets.

Please contact me (via e-mail) if you are signed up and did not receive the info...

Thanks to all that are participating!!

Still waiting for my first target...

Cmon people!

Grinder,

They'll be there soon! Just have to get by the post office and send them out!

Good, gives me something to mess with while I wait for my latest muzzleloader to show up.

Time is running out!! Make sure you get em in the mail so they will be in Grinders possession by Friday!!

GOOD LUCK!!

Thru yesterday's mail, I have a total of three competitor's targets.

I have recieved targets from the following contestants:

RichJake
Leibowitz
Sean

I'm looking forward to a big mail week, don't let me down!